Could Kadan Merli have gotten into Steve Borthwick's mind? Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers is used in any context other than to describe a relatively unexpected World Cup qualification or British and Irish Lions tour.
The Rugby Union has embraced the word with gusto and England seems to have room for one or two in its a team of 33, given that Steve Borthwick may want to update a few position groups this summer.
Players like Elliot Daly and Joe Launchbury will return in the reckoning and could make an impact on the rookie fired given their extended absence. Unclosed players also attracted attention. Now that the Premier League regular season is over, here are at least five players who could be on training camps this summer.
Tom Pearson (London Irishman)
A common reason for the recent progress of Ireland and France is that they both have an explosive group of rowers in the back. England will want to increase the dynamism in this area for the World Cup and will have many resources themselves.
While he enjoyed a strong break in the London Irish campaign, Pearson was still an unexpected inclusion in Eddie. Jones training camp last season. The 23-year-old has become even more prominent in the Premier League this season.
Sturdy at 6ft 3in, he's fast enough to link up attacks in wide channels…
… and powerful enough to get into tighter spaces:
Pearson's height doesn't stop him from burrowing into the ball defensively either. The Saracens held him back pretty well a couple of weeks ago, but this turn of the jackal, triggered by a thunderous grab from Soothal Fasoo on Hugh Tizard, illustrates his qualities as a scavenger:
Pearson
Combinations of Borthwick against the five in the warm-up tests in August will be very interesting.
Tom Willis (Union Bordeaux-Beagle)
Players will be fed in England drop by drop' Training camp from 12 June, when non-participants should gather in the Premier League playoffs. Those who participate in the semi-finals and finals, as well as those who do their trade in France, will have to wait longer.
The Willis brothers, who faced each other in a 31-17 win over Toulouse on Sunday night, must first agree on an end to a tiring Top 14 calendar. It is known that Tom is in Borthwick's field of vision and has proven himself well in the Union Bordeaux-Bègles.
His main strength is his uncanny ability to tackle on or behind the power line and gain momentum. By doing this consistently and effectively for Bordeaux in such a tough competition full of big men, he solidified his value after the Wasps collapsed. The Saracens have made an exceptional signing for next season.
Billy Vunipola is struggling with knee surgery and Sam Simmonds, Zach Mercer and Alex Dombrandt are battling for back row spots. Willis Jr., who is doing his best to help Bordeaux reach the Top 14 playoffs, will surely be in the spotlight.
Theo Dan (Saracens)
With Luke Cowan-Dickey's fitness in question, there's room for a mobile prostitute and Dan is out of the picture. He began the season on loan at Embthill, having interned with the Old Allenians and Bishop's Stortford, moving from center to the front row.
A pinball player who is improving as a standard technician. Under the wing of Jamie George, the 22-year-old is not even guaranteed a playoff appearance for his club when the more experienced Tom Woolstencroft is around. Borthwick, however, considered tracking Dan quickly to see if his ability to break holds at the highest level could be replicated.
Theo Dan might be a useful option for England in the prostitute industry. Photo: Getty Images/David Rogers Cadan Murley (Harlequins)
One Six Nations campaign was enough to make us realize that Borthwick wants to reward indoor screenings where possible. The promotion of Ben Curry and Ollie Hassel-Collins at the start of this tournament is proof of that, and Merli's efforts for the Harlequins continue to hold their ground.
England are encouraging their wings to move away from the touchlines and hunt for touches. Merli easily copes with this task. You won't make 15 attempts in a Premier League season if you don't take the initiative. This season he also made strong defensive interventions. The latter led to further recognition for Hassell-Collins.
Among Borthwick's main tasks early in his tenure was to shrug off Johnny May and Jack Nowell, clearing the way for younger options. Merli may have done a bit more in the Premier League to earn a chance.
Seb Atkinson (Gloucester)
There are other unclosed centers like Fraser Dingwall. There are other unrestricted Gloucester players such as Freddie Clarke. This world championship may well come a year early for Atkinson; and yet there are a number of factors working in his favor.
First, and most important, is the quality of his performances for Gloucester from the moment he was signed when the Worcester Warriors sank into administration. George Skivington recently praised the 20-year-old's mentality, revealing that the well-rounded Atkinson has already asked how he can keep his place in the team next season when everyone is fit. , preferring to appoint Owen Farrell to this role. Ollie Lawrence and then Manu Tuilagi offered them a pushy exit from number 12 during Six Nations, but the former could have had even more influence from outside the center.
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